This book explores the spiritual dimensions of holograms, quarks, black holes and other facets of quantum physics. ISBN # 0-8245-2263-X
Wessels, Cletus, O.P. Jesus in the New Universe Story. Orbis Books, Maryknoll, N.Y. 2003.
Cletus Wessels leads the reader toward an understanding of the meaning of Jesus Christ in the context of what modern theology tells us about the nature of the universe. While maintaining the underlying reality of the biblical story of Jesus, he reinterprets that story through the lens of an emerging universe. ISBN # 1-57075-465-9
Wicks, Robert. Riding the Dragon: 10 Lessons for Inner Strength. Sorin Books: Notre Dame. 2003.
Wicks, Robert. Sharing Wisdom: the Practical Art of Giving and Receiving Wisdom. Crossroad Pub. Co., New York. 2000.
Wicks offers many practical ideas for recognizing the mentors who are a part of one's ordinary life and identifies the benefits of reaching out to help someone. Robert Wicks writes both as a psychologist and spiritual teacher. Some of his other books include: Living a Gentle, Passionate life, Touching the Holy, and Living Simply in an Anxious World.
Dominican Pillar: Prayer
Becoming a Religious: A Process of Lifelong Transformation. U.S. Religious Life, Reflection & Dialogue. The Center for the Study of Religious Life, 5401 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615-5698. 2002.
Chittister, Joan D. Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. 2003.
This book explores the landscape of suffering and hope. People struggle against change, isolation, darkness, fear, powerlessness, vulnerability, exhaustion, and scarring, yet can emerge from them with gifts of conversion, detachment, faith, courage, surrender, endurance, transformation, and hope.
ISBN # 0-8028-1216-3
de Waal, Esther. Lost in Wonder: Rediscovering the Spiritual Art of Attentiveness. Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN. 2003.
Prayer is the glue that holds all of life in place, sheds light on our choices, and brings perspective to our living. This text invites us to a realization that spiritual fruitfulness does not depend on our anxious performance but is a gift we may freely receive. ISBN # 0-8146-2992-X
Finley, James. Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God. Harper:San Francisco. 2004.
Hauser, Richard J., S.J. In His Spirit: A Guide to Today's Spirituality. Paulist Press, 545 Island Road, Ramsey, N.J. 07446.
This book is a meditation on and exploration of the person and the Spirit, a guide to knowing better ourselves and the Spirit and the relation between us. ISBN # 0-8091-2421-1
Humphreys, Carolyn. From Ash to Fire: A Contemporary Journey through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila. New City Press. 1992.
This book examines each of Teresa’s seven mansions in easy to follow language. It is easy to recognize yourself in the myriad of examples contained in this book. ISBN # 1-56548-040-6
Nepo, Mark. The Book of Awakening. Conari Press. 2000.
This book is a treasure of poetry, reflections and practices that has the possibility of leading one to a deeper relationship with God. ISBN # 1-57324-117-2
Nouwen, Henri J.M. Life of the Beloved. Crossroad Publishing Co. 1992.
A friend asked Henri Nouwen to write a book explaining the spiritual life in terms that he and his friends could understand, avoiding theology and technical language. Nouwen’s answer is, “All I want to say to you is, ‘You are the beloved.’” ISBN # 0-8245-1986-8
Rolheiser, Ronald. The Holy Longing: Guidelines for a Christian Spirituality. Published by Doubleday, a division of Random House. 1999.
Father Rolheiser gets quickly to the heart of the common difficulties in developing and deepening our spirituality. He shows through compelling anecdotes and personal examples how to channel our restlessness, our deep desire into a healthy spirituality. ISBN # 0-385-49418—1
Rolheiser, Ronald. The Restless Heart. Doubleday. 2004.
In this book different types of loneliness are identified and the dangers and opportunities they represent in our lives are discussed. Using contemporary parables from literature, film, and his own life, Ronald Rolheiser shows that loneliness can be a tremendously creative and even valuable force when it is recognized, accepted, and used as a dynamic catalyst. ISBN # 0385511140
Shannon, William. Silence on Fire. Crossroad General Interest. 2000.
The author suggests that intimacy with God is based upon three levels of mindfulness: of the present moment, of others, and of oneself. Shannon describes obstacles to awareness and offers advice for gaining fuller consciousness. ISBN # 0824518489
Rolheiser, Ronald. Spirituality and the Two Halves of Life (a video). 2004. www.videoswithvalues.org. ISBN # 1-932142-08-8
Staudacher, Carol. A Time To Grieve - Meditations for Healing After the Death of A Loved One. Harper Collins Publishers, 10 East 53rd ST., New York, NY 10022.
This book is for all survivors who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and for those whose loved ones died some time ago but who have not given themselves a time to grieve. ISBN # 0-06-250845-8
Svoboda, Melanie, SND. Traits of a Healthy Spirituality. Twenty-Third Publications, Mystic, CT. 1996.
In an engaging style, the author defines and describes 20 specific indicators of a healthy spirituality. Drawing on personal experience and key spiritual writers, the author notes how these "signs" can help assess the present state of our Christian spirituality and assist as we advance on the journey of faith. ISBN # 0-89622-698-0
Vita Consecrata. John Paul II. Apostolic Exhortation published in Origins. April 4, 1996.
Weaver, Joanna. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Waterbrook Press. 2002.
With a fresh approach to a familiar Scripture story, Joanna Weaver shows how all of us -- Marys and Marthas alike -- can draw closer to the Lord: deepening our devotion, strengthening our service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. The text is an invitation for every woman who has ever felt she isn't godly enough, isn't loving enough, isn't doing enough. ISBN # 1-57856-258-9
Weavings. 1-800-925-6847, or www.weavings.org.
Weavings is a wonderful booklet that is printed 6 times a year with well-written articles on living the Christian life. A subscription costs about $28.00 per year.
Weems, Renita J. Just a Sister Away. Innisfree Press, Inc. 1988.
Renita J. Weems sheds light on the relationships of biblical women in new and meaningful ways that connect women today across class, culture, race, and time. ISBN # 0-931055-52-0
Dominican Pillar: Preaching
Gittins, Anthony J. A Presence That Disturbs: A Call to Radical Discipleship. Ligouri Publications. 2002.
The author engages the reader in a fresh perspective on what it means to follow Christ. "Authentic Christianity," says Gittins, "is outreaching and encountering; it communicates and ministers. These pages are an invitation to renewed discipleship and an appeal to radical Christianity in the footsteps and in the Spirit of Jesus..." ISBN # 0-7648-0848-6
Thurman, Howard. Jesus and the Disinherited. Beacon Press. 1996.
Jesus and the Disinherited is a brilliant and compassionate look at the work of God in our lives. It challenges our submersion into individual and social isolation. Although scorned and forced to live outside society, Jesus advocated for a love of self and others that defeats fear and hatred that decays our souls and the world around us. ISBN # 0-8070-1029-4
Dominican Pillar: Community
Black, Jan and Enns, Greg. Better Boundaries: Owning and Treasuring Your Life. New Harbinger Publications. 1998.
The authors provide insight into building healthy boundaries within intimate and social relationships. Self-love and building on personal strengths are also explored as fundamental to sharing oneself with others. ISBN # 1572241071
Fisher, Donald C. and Allender, Tom, S.J. God Loves an Unmade Bed - Spirituality for the Imperfect. Life's Journey Marketing, PO Box 482266; Kansas City, MO 64148.
In this book, the authors share how God is always present, especially in the messes and struggles of life. The authors present ways to reconnect and stay connected with ourselves, with God and with others. All of our relationships are a mirror of our relationship with ourselves and our God. Thus, spirituality becomes the source of loving one another as God loves us. ISBN # 0-9675948-0-4
Lue, Lucy. Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group or Classroom Study. New Webmaster's Guides, Puddledancer Press. 2003.
The companion workbook to Nonviolent Communication provides reviews, activities, and brief assignments that complement the liberating principles of utilizing Nnonviolent communication in everyday life. ISBN # 1892005042
Rosenberg, Marshall, B., Ph.D. Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values. Puddledancer Press. 2003.
An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this book uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. ISBN # 1892005034
Swedish, Margaret and Dennis, Marie. Like Grains of Wheat: A Spirituality of Solidarity. Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY. 2004.
This book shares the stories of North Americans and their direct encounters with the poor of Central America in the 1970s through the 1990s. Through their experiences we see the transforming effects of living “solidarity community”; we see “what Christianity could be for us all, if only we would live it.” (Sister Dianna Ortiz) ISBN # 1-57075-567-1
Spirituality & Health, the Soul/Body Connection. P.O. Box 54152, Boulder Co.
This magazine provides articles on a wide variety of topics related to Spirituality and Health. The subscription is about $25.00 per year for six issues.
Books addressing mid-life experiences:
Brewi and Brennan. Mid-Life Psychological and Spiritual Perspectives. Nicolas-Hays, Inc. 2004.
In order to help you find sustenance in the hiatus between the first and second halves of life, Brewi and Brennan encourage you to recognize and journal the ongoing stories that form the structure of your life. They also offer ways to experience prayer and meditation as creative paths through the faith crisis of the mid-life years. ISBN # 0892540893
Dymsti, Daniel, J. Aging Gracefully. ACTA Publications. 2002.
The Keys to Holier, Happier Golden Years unlocks the potential for growth that can remain a hidden treasure within each older person. For each of twelve keys there is a collection of positive, life-affirming sayings and aphorisms intended to spark reflection. Each key concludes with five questions for reflection or discussion and two suggestions for action. ISBN # 0879462329
Thibault, Jane Marie. A Deepening Love Affair: The Gift of God in Later Life. Upper Room Books. 1993.
This book is written to enrich the spirituality of older adults who are still searching for something more, Thibault writes that it is never too late to become aware of God’s gifts or to respond to them. She is convinced that God has saved the best for last . . . the gift of an intimate relationship with Him.
